How To Cut A Grapefruit (The Right Way!)
This quick and easy guide will show you how to cut a grapefruit into halves for scooping and segments (or suprêmes). Whether you want to add a refreshing citrus burst to a green salad or enjoy it as a healthy snack, I’ve got you covered!
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit
Instructions
Wash & Prep
- Start by thoroughly washing the grapefruit under cold running water. Dry it off with a clean towel to remove any external residue, then grab a cutting board and a sharp knife.
Unpeeled Segments
- Using a paring or utility knife, start at the top of the grapefruit and make a shallow slice all the way around. Rotate the grapefruit, and make another shallow slice to end up with four sections. Be careful not to slice too deep to prevent cutting through the flesh.
- Use your fingers to pull the skin away from the fruit. Continue peeling until all the skin and white pith are removed. Separate the segments and enjoy them as a snack like an orange. You can also make a slit in the membrane and peel it off to reduce the bitterness and tough texture.
Halves
- Place the grapefruit on a cutting board. Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice it in half horizontally. With a small paring knife, run the blade around the inside edge of the membranes that separate the segments.
- Sprinkle optional sugar on top, then use a small spoon to scoop out the segments from each half. Squeeze the leftover juice into a cup after enjoying your fruit.
Segments (Suprêmes)
- Slice both ends off of the grapefruit to expose the pink flesh underneath. Stand the grapefruit on one of its flat ends. Starting at the top, cut downward following the curve of the fruit to remove the peel and pith. Continue around the entire fruit until all the peel and pith are gone.
- Hold the peeled grapefruit over a bowl to catch the juice. Find the lines (membranes) that separate each segment. Using a sharp knife, cut along the inside of one membrane down to the center.Make a second cut along the inside of the opposite membrane of the same segment, then gently lift it out and place it in a bowl. Repeat with the remaining segments.
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